1985 Piper Meridian for sale

1985 Piper Meridian

Single Engine Turboprop

FOR SALE
$738,946Great Deal
Location Archerfield, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Total Time 3,890 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,600 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 46-8508085
Reg # VH-BGK Australia
Cruise 241 kts (446 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
GNS 530 & GNS 430 COM/NAV/GPS 2 x Garmin 275 GI multi function instruments WX-10A Stormscope KWX 56 Colour Weather Radar KFC 150 Autopilot GTX 327 & GTX 330 Transponder with ADS-B Out GMA 340 Audio Panel with Marker Beacon KR 87 ADF KN 62A DME

Description

**PRICE REDUCED** This very well maintained Piper Malibu JetPROP DLX offers the perfect blend of comfort, performance, and reliability. Boasting the powerful and reliable Pratt & Whitney PT6A-35 turboprop engine, providing exceptional speed, range, and efficiency. This example is also fitted with a four-blade prop, heated windshield, engine trend logging, and HF and UHF radios. The Malibu has a solid reputation for safety and performance, making it the ideal choice for seasoned pilots and newcomers alike. The aircraft has undergone an extensive engine renewal with a significant proportion of new components and a 1000 hour/12-month warranty offering a great opportunity for the buyer.

Interior

Six-seat interior Reclining leather seating with head and armrests Adjustable pilot and copilot seats with inertia reel belts and harness Rear seat passenger shoulder harnesses Generous rear baggage area

Modifications / STCs

Four-blade prop

Heated Windshield

Engine Trend Logging

Kodan 2000 HF radio

GME electro phone UHF radio

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Airflite
controller.com
$738,946
$732,062
Airflite
controlleremea.co.uk
$734,475 *
GBP £548,852
Airflite
aviationtrader.com.au
$735,396 *
AUD $1,050,000

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Meridian

This 1985 Piper Meridian (VH-BGK) is a 6-seat single engine turboprop with 3,890 hours on the airframe. There are currently 97 Meridian aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $738,946 to $2,613,432. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $738,946.

The Meridian cruises at 241 kts (446 km/h) with a range of 1,000 nm (1,852 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 30,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 35 GPH (132 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $192/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $650/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $100,000. With 3,890 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,890 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (3,500 hrs)
Budget $525 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Meridian — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
241 kts (446 km/h)
Max Speed
260 kts (482 km/h)
Range
1,000 nm (1,852 km)
Ceiling
30,000 ft (9,144 m)
Max Weight
5,092 lbs (2,310 kg)
Useful Load
1,362 lbs (618 kg)
Fuel Capacity
170 gal (643 L)
Fuel Burn
35 GPH (132 L/h)
TBO
3,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Meridian

Fuel Burn
35.0 GPH
~$228/hr
Variable Cost
$650/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$100,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$300,000
every 3,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Meridian. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (VH-BGK) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Archerfield, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

AU

Seller reported 59 more aircraft in Queensland →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check VH-BGK against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: controller.com, aviationtrader.com.au, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$1,195,000
Range: $1,100,000 — $1,195,000
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
-38%
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